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It's the final Season of Plunder weekend in Destiny 2, and while some big changes are coming, Xur remains a reassuring constant in the game. Back for a few more days to sell some of the finest Exotic weapons and armor, the Agent of the Nine will also have a few extra items with him to help flesh out your collection. Here's where you can find Xur and what Exotics he's selling this week. This week you can find Xur in The EDZ, in the Winding Cove. For his weapon, Xur is offering Cerberus+1...
Deep Silver announced that all copies of Saints Row IV on PC will automatically be upgraded to the Re-Elected Edition for free on December 8. This also applies to the PC-exclusive Saints Row IV: Game of the Century Edition. With the Re-Elected Edition, players will have access to several additional DLC packs, such as the Enter the Dominatrix and How the Saints Save Christmas missions, as well as a bunch of outfits and weapons. Deep Silver also warned that all other versions of Saints Row IV...
Hyenas, the upcoming shooter from Creative Assembly, isn't set to launch until 2023, but some PC players can jump into the game starting today, December 2, through an alpha. A alpha--which is an early, unfinished version--is starting December 2 at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET. It runs through the same time on Sunday, December 4. The alpha lets players test the newest publicly available version of the game, alpha 1.10, which includes improved UI and HUD, along with controller updates and end-of-match...
The Callisto Protocol isn't an easy game--it can pose quite the challenge even on its easiest difficulty, actually. As such, you'll want to have as many weapons as possible at your disposal as you make your way through hoards of enemies, which means exploring for missable schematics that can let you craft new guns. One early game schematic is for the Skunk Gun, and missing this one could have a detrimental effect on your survivability. We'll tell you where to find it below. How to get the...
Game Freak is famous for its best-selling Pokemon games, but back in 2013, the studio released Pocket Card Jockey on the 3DS in Japan. The game eventually made its way to the US in 2015, and seven years later, a potential sequel might be in development. As spotted by VGC, a trademark application for "Solitaire Horse: Ride On" was filed last week. The original game is known as Solitaire Horse in Japan, so it's not clear if "Ride On" is referring to a remaster or a sequel. If you missed it...
While only broadly stamped with a 2023 release, a new report states Assassin's Creed Mirage is eagle eying an August launch. However, it is possible that it won't stick to that reported release window. That's because the game has already been delayed internally twice, according to Insider Gaming. Apparently Ubisoft planned for the back-to-basics title to come out earlier next year. No specifics were noted for the holdups, though Assassin's Creed Mirage is slated for last-gen hardware...
The Callisto Protocol, the next game from Dead Space and Call of Duty veteran Glen Schofield and the debut offering from Striking Distance Studios, launches today, December 2. Reviews for the game are now online as well, painting a picture of what critics are saying about the long-awaited gruesome horror game. Here at GameSpot, reviewer Jordan Ramee's Callisto Protocol review scored the game a 5/10. Ramee wrote, "Some genuine horror might have improved the experience of this survival-action...
The Callisto Protocol is a survival horror game, so you'll be scrounging for ammo and supplies throughout the campaign. What you might not expect, though, is that a few of its weapons are actually completely missable if you aren't thorough in your exploration. This means that you could end the game with only two guns and a melee weapon--but that shouldn't be a problem, since we've got the locations of all story and optional weapons below. Stun Batton The Stun Batton is automatically...
Survival horror games are known to be a little slow for the sake of tension, but that's not really the case for Striking Distance Studios' action-packed The Callisto Protocol. This new game--which is heavily inspired by Dead Space--keeps things moving at a pretty brisk pace with an onslaught of cinematic set piece moments and no shortage of grotesque monsters to kill in equally grotesque ways. If you're wondering how long it will take to complete The Callisto Protocol, we've got the answer...
At the beginning of every month, the OnDeck Twitter account shares the most played games on Steam Deck according to hours played. Usually, the Twitter account shares the top 10 games played for the month. But this time around, we got to see the top 20 games played throughout November. Listed below are the top 20 games that were played on the Steam Deck during November: Vampire Survivors Persona 5 Royal Elden Ring Cyberpunk 2077 Stardew Valley The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition...
With so many shields to choose from in Elden Ring, it can often be difficult to decide which one fits your build the best. But if your main goal is to look cool, the Shield of the Guilty has you covered. In this brief guide, we'll tell you how you can score it during your playthrough of the game. The Shield of the Guilty explained The Shield of the Guilty is a small shield that requires 8 Strength to wield. It makes a poor choice for protection, but you can use it to parry or toss an Ash...
Call of Duty Season 1 arrived to Modern Warfare 2 on November 16, bringing a new map, operator, and more weapons to multiplayer, but an update on December 1 has added the new CDL Moshpit playlist. This is a competitive playlist with different rules and some restrictions, so here is everything you need to know about CDL Moshpit. What is CDL Moshpit? Modern Warfare 2's CDL Moshpit is a competitive playlist that follows the maps, rules, and restrictions used by the pro players in the Call of...
Fall Guys' latest cosmetic crossover event was announced via the official Nintendo of America Twitter account earlier today, and the theme is sure to have players bubbling with excitement. Keeping in line with Season 3's underwater theme, the new Bikini Bottom Bash event features costumes straight from the world of SpongeBob SquarePants. Starting today, players can purchase SpongeBob-themed cosmetics for their Fall Guys. These include costumes that, when equipped, give Fall Guys the...
The Game Band has announced that Blaseball, the fantasy sports league and horror metagame, will return on January 9, 2023. In preparation for the upcoming release, the Blaseball website has been revamped with social features and more To celebrate the start of the upcoming Blaseball season, an official app will launch alongside Opening Day. The app will allow fans to view games, as well as place bets on the outcome and conditions, talk to other fans, and even vote to determine how the story...
Season 1 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 already added three new weapons, an operator, and new multiplayer map, but the mid-season Reloaded update is set to add even more content. Players can expect a new assault rifle, another multiplayer map, and the introduction of Raids. Here's everything we know about the big update so far. Call of Duty Season 1 Reloaded start times The Season 1 Reloaded update should go live on or around Wednesday, December 14, which is the midpoint...
505 Games and Epic Games are teasing some kind of announcement to come during The Game Awards next week. A website called "Visit Rockay City" is live now, containing a looping video that could hold secrets about what to expect. The teaser site shows some kind of waterside city with skyscrapers, palm trees, and docks. It's nighttime, and multiple helicopters are circling overhead with a full moon in the background. Police sirens can be heard as well. The logo for Epic Games can be seen on a...
Today's Google doodle highlights video cartridge creator Gerald "Jerry" Lawson, one of the first Black engineers in the video game industry. Jerry Lawson' team at Fairchild Camera and Instrument developed the first console with interchangeable cartridges, the Channel F, in 1976. He got his start in games by developing his own arcade game, Demolition Derby, in his spare time. After exiting the video game industry after the 1983-84 crash, he mentored at Stanford and worked as a tech...
This week in GTA Online, Rockstar will allow the players to earn triple and double rewards whenever they complete specific modes. In addition, they'll also be able to test-drive new cars, get free clothes, buy items at a discount, and more for the next seven days. Double Rewards 2X GTA$ and RP on Short Trips 2X GTA$ and RP on Biker Sell Missions Triple Rewards 3X GTA$ and RP on Lamar Contact Missions 3X GTA$ and RP on Pursuit Races Play As Franklin and Lamar If a player decides to go...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet offers the first fully open world in the mainline Pokemon series, but that's not the only new feature. While Pokemon Sword and Shield had areas where players could run around together, the entire region of Paldea can be explored in up to four-player co-op. Though you have the option to play with your friends throughout the entire game, not everything works fully in co-op. Here's everything you need to know about co-op in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. How to get into...
Just in time for the festive season, Microsoft has begun selling an Xbox Game Pass-branded holiday sweater, one that Microsoft promises "has a soft feel and is not itchy." The $75 sweater features wintry graphics and a snowman in the middle whose head is made out of green snow with the Xbox Game Pass logo on it. Stylized depictions of the ABXY buttons are traced across the torso. You can buy it today through the Xbox Gear Shop via the link below. Get the Game Pass sweater at the Xbox Gear...